Dr. Scott Terrell: Disney VP, Animals, Science & Environment
CVM alum Dr. Scott Terrell, DVM Class of 1997, was named Vice President, Animals, Science & Environment for Disney Experiences.
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Zoological Medicine
New study: Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus
Led by Dr. Jim Wellehan, a new study marks the first time researchers have been able to confirm human herpesvirus in lemurs via a molecular analysis.
Disney x CVM: Kendi the White Rhino can see again
UF ophthalmologist Dr. Caryn Plummer teamed up with Disney's Dr. Betsy on Kendi's complex cataract surgery.
Doctor’s orders for Iya the Komodo dragon
Iya's care team was composed of UF Vet Med's zoological medicine, anesthesia & analgesia and diagnostic imaging services.
Batty pathogens: Why do bats spread so many diseases?
“(Infectious disease) has been the biggest factor in all of evolution,” said Jim Wellehan, D.V.M., professor at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. “People are always looking for an excuse (as to) why bats are magic, and the truth is bats have just been exposed to a lot of stuff and selected for those genes accordingly.”
Stray sulcata tortoise gets new home for the holidays
The 40-pound tortoise was found wandering loose in High Springs. UF veterinarians were unable to locate her original owner, but one of their own took her in.
UF veterinarians collaborate to save the eye of a rare okapi calf
UF veterinarians collaborate to correct a rare eye abnormality in an endangered okapi calf.
UF veterinarians perform groundbreaking electrochemotherapy on two Florida sea turtles
Two UF veterinarians recently performed groundbreaking electrochemotherapy treatment on two sea turtles in Key West.
College plays key role in Hurricane Irma relief
The college rallied to provide assistance to pet owners, veterinarians and animals of many species throughout the state after Hurricane Irma.
